Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains what information Epoch Signal (“Epoch Signal,” “we,” “us”) collects when you visit epochsignal.com, how we use it, and the choices available to you. It applies to this website and does not cover any third-party site we may link to in our reporting.

Information We Collect

We collect a limited amount of information in two ways:

• Information you provide directly: If you email us, submit a story tip, or send an op-ed pitch, we collect whatever information is included in that message — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Information collected automatically: Like most websites, our server logs standard technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. We use this information in aggregate to understand how the site is used and to keep it secure.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Epoch Signal may use cookies or similar local storage technologies to support basic site functionality and to understand aggregate traffic patterns. You can set most browsers to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent; if you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function as intended.

How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the site
• Respond to messages, tips, and submissions
• Monitor and protect the security of our systems
• Understand aggregate readership so we can decide what to cover

We do not use the information we collect to build individualized advertising profiles, and we do not sell personal information to data brokers.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances: with service providers who help us operate the site (such as hosting providers) under confidentiality obligations, when required by law or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Epoch Signal, our readers, or the public. If you submit information as part of a story tip, we handle it according to the source-protection commitments described on our Investigations page, not as a matter of routine data sharing.

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), gives you certain rights over the personal information we hold about you, including the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you and how it has been used
• Request deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to certain exceptions
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information — we do not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA, so this right is not currently applicable to our practices
• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@epochsignal.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Data Retention

We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to maintain accurate business, legal, and reporting records, after which it is deleted or de-identified.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information we hold. No method of storage or transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Epoch Signal is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our reporting frequently links to government records, source documents, and other outside websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site, and we encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:

Epoch Signal
1425 K St NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005
contact@epochsignal.com
(202) 555-0391